Lifeguard Training/Certification & Instructor Courses

Learn how to save a life and become an American Red Cross certified Lifeguard! After successful completion, the American Red Cross will issue certificates in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED, Administering Emergency Oxygen and Title 22. Bring swimsuit, towel, lifeguard book (receive in class), resuscitation mask (receive in class) and lunch each day. This class consists of approximately 7 hours of online learning, which must be completed after successful completion of prerequisites and before the next class meeting. Students will receive more information after completing the prerequisites.

Attendance is required at all class dates/times; make-ups are not allowed.To Register: Click on "Register" button to be taken to our registration system.Instructor: Aquatics StaffLocation: PH Aquatic Park, 147 Gregory LanePrice: $250/$235 (Dist. Res.)Age: 15 years old by the last day of class

For those who have taken a lifeguard training course and need to renew their certifications. Course includes lecture and video review, skills practice and testing (written and skills). Upon successful completion the American Red Cross will issue certificates in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED.

This class is NOT appropriate for students who have never taken the American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Course.Students must have current American Red Cross Lifeguard certification or certification that has been expired for less than 30 days, and must bring evidence of their most recent certification to first day of class.

We recommend review students study ahead of the in-person sessions. You can review lifeguard course content and watch video segments by creating an account with the American Red Cross here.

Bring swimsuit, towel, lifeguard book, resuscitation mask and lunch each day. Lifeguard manuals and resuscitation masks are available for an additional fee when registering.

Attendance is required at all class dates/times; make-ups are not allowed.To Register: Click on "Register" button above to be taken to our registration system.

Swim 20 yards, retrieve a 10-pound object from 7 to 10 feet of water, swim 20-yards on the back to the starting point with both hands holding the object and exit the water without using a ladder or steps within 1 minute 40 seconds

Failure to meet the course prerequisites, attend all classes in their entirety, demonstrate competency in skills, or failure of the written test will result in forfeiture of class fees and certification will not be granted.

This course trains instructor candidates to teach the basic-level American Red Cross Lifeguarding courses. Students must have a current American Red Cross Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certificate, successfully complete the Online Introduction to the Lifeguarding Instructor Course in the American Red Cross Learning Center before the first class (details will be given after registering) and successfully pass the prerequisite skills on the first day. $35 must be paid to the American Red Cross for the Online Introduction (must be completed before first class, you will receive information after registering). Attendance is required at all classes.

The American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course provides training needed to teach courses in the ARC Swimming and Water Safety Program. After successful completion, you will be able to teach a variety of swimming and water safety classes. Homework is assigned after each class and is required for successful completion of the course. $37 must be paid to the American Red Cross for the Online Session (details will be given after registration, must be completed before first class). Need to bring swimsuit, towel and WSI books (receive in class) to every class. Homework is assigned after each class and is required for successful completion of the course.

Participants must pass prerequisite swimming skills test the first day of class:

Swim 25 yards each of crawlstroke, backstroke, breaststroke, elementary backstroke and side stroke.